When Pittsburg-based architectural products manufacturer Forms+Surfaces expanded to Phoenix, Arizona, the company didn’t anticipate the rapid growth they would soon experience. “We originally purchased two buildings side-by-side,” said Joe Gatterdam, managing director of VividGlass, a division of F

Ask Atlas Copco is a segment that discusses commonly asked questions about various compressor, vacuum, and blower technologies, processes and best practices. Today’s answer comes from Steve Bruno, product marketing manager for oil-injected screw compressors. When it comes to compressors, maintenanc

For millennia, humans have been solving complex problems. From irrigating crops for large-scale agriculture production to developing specialized disease prevention and treatment, humans are able to identify problems and produce creative, insightful and effective solutions. But there is one problem-s

Nestled in an old industrial area on the banks of the Branford River sits the Stony Creek Brewery. A state-of-the-art manufacturing operation, the Connecticut brewery is a mainstay for locals and a destination for craft beer enthusiasts. Though the brewery only opened in 2015, it has already brewed

According a U.S. Energy Information Administration report released in October, manufacturing energy consumption increased between 2010 and 2014 for the first time in almost a decade. Prior to 2014, energy consumption in manufacturing industries had been steadily decreasing since 2002. But companies

As we reflect on 2016, we at Atlas Copco see success. As part of our commitment to sustainable productivity, we continued to unveil new compressor technology and improve existing models. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights: DSZ Vacuum: The new design offers removable stainless steel claws th

What topics mattered to readers in 2016? As we begin 2017, we take a look at our readers’ favorite posts from the previous year: Principles of the Rotary Screw Compressor There are many types of compressors, but how do they work? The rotary screw compressor was developed in the 1930s. The twin ele

In the 1950s and 1960s, young Rick Dore didn’t know anyone who owned a car. Growing up in the Bronx and Lower East Side of Manhattan, only the boys coming back from Vietnam could buy factory muscle cars — Chevelles and Mustangs — with their GI Bill loans. It wasn’t until Dore saw a pale green 1950 M

The following is an excerpt from the article Consider Your Air Compressor’s Maintenance Budget featuring Trey Ragsdale, CTS product marketing manager, Atlas Copco Compressors. The full version can be read online or in the October issue of Maintenance Technology. Large capital purchases, such as comp

The benefits of variable speed drive (VSD) are widely recognized, however some operators conflate VSD with variable displacement compressors (VDC). While both are based on similar principles of energy efficiency, they function differently and provide vastly different benefits to operators. VDCs are

Ask Atlas Copco is a segment that discusses commonly asked questions about various compressor, vacuum, and blower technologies, processes and best practices. Today’s answers come from Greg Marciniak, product marketing manager for the industrial vacuum division. When we work with a customer to deter

Almost 2,300 years ago during the rule of Ptolemy in ancient Egypt, revolutionary breakthroughs were being made in physics and mathematics. It was during this period that Erasthonese approximated the circumference of the earth; Aristarchus posited that the Earth revolves around the sun; and Ctesibiu

The following is an excerpt from the article The 5th Ingredient: Learn How Oil-free Compressed Air Can Keep Your Beer Pure, by Robert Tucker, product marketing manager of industrial oil free compressors. The full version can be read on Craft Brewing Business. Grain, hops, yeast and water. Four elem

Refrigerant dryers are used to remove moisture from air by reducing the temperature. When compressed air is cooled, its capacity to hold water in the vapor phase reduces. This means that some of the water vapor condenses into droplets. The lower the temperature of the air, the greater the amount of

First patented in 1913, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) quickly became a popular material for insulating wiring, particularly during WWII. Over the years, PVC was improved to be more light and chemical resistant and became a staple in the construction industry. Eventually, industries from IT to textiles us

As we approach the end of the year, the days grow shorter and the nights become colder. We build fires, wear more layers and crank up the heater to protect ourselves against the bracing temperatures. But sometimes, extreme cold can lead to serious issues, both for people and structures. Houses can b

Approximately 50.4 million kids returned to the halls of local public elementary, middle and high schools this month. It’s a time for reuniting with friends, tackling group projects, getting involved in clubs and sports, and looking forward to the all-important pizza day in the cafeteria. Meal acces

From Sept. 26-28 Atlas Copco will be at WEFTEC 2016, the Water Environment Federations’ Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. Since 1928, WEFTEC has been a leading tradeshow for water quality developments, research regulations, solutions and cutting

The following is an excerpt from the article Integrated VSD Compressors: 8 Key Advantages by Deepak Vetal, product marketing manager, oil-free screw, centrifugal, and high-pressure air, Atlas Copco Compressors. The full version can be read online or in the September issue of Plant Engineering. Varia

It’s that time of year again. The leaves are beginning to change, football consumes the minds (and weekends) of many Americans, and back-to-school ads pepper every commercial break. After the slow heat of the summer, it can be hard to get back in gear for autumn and the routines it brings. In the ba